• Triennium & Candidacy - Br. Steven Bolton, C.O.
    Triennium & Candidacy - Br. Steven Bolton, C.O.
    September 26, 2020
    At our monthly Holy Hour on September 20, Br. Steven Bolton, C.O. was formally accepted as a triennial member of the Congregation of the Oratory, marking the conclusion of his novitiate. Then, he was also accepted by Fr. Jeff on behalf of the Congregation as a candidate for Holy Orders, the first formal step on the path to eventual priestly ordination. Please join us in congratulating Br. Steven and praying for him as he continues his preparation for ordained ministry.
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  • Ordination of Rev. John Fredy Triana Beltran, C.O.
    Ordination of Rev. John Fredy Triana Beltran, C.O.
    September 2, 2020
    On Saturday, August 22, Bishop Checchio ordianed five men to the priesthood, including Rev. John Fredy Triana Beltran, C.O.. The ordination took place at the National Shrine of the Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima, in Asbury, NJ. Fr. John Fredy then celebrated his Mass of Thanksgiving at Holy Trinity in Bridgewater on Sunday, August 23. He has been assigned to continue as Vice Rector of the Shrine Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, Raritan.
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  • Fr. Kevin Appointed Administrator of St. Joseph Parish
    Fr. Kevin Appointed Administrator of St. Joseph Parish
    August 20, 2020
    Bishop Checchio has appointed Fr. Kevin Kelly, C.O., as Administrator of the Church of St. Joseph, Raritan, effective September 1. Fr. Kevin, a visual artist and musician who is a founding member of the Raritan Oratory, was ordained in 2006. Since 2019, Fr. Kevin has served as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph's while establishing a Spanish Mass community in Raritan.
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  • Introducing our new Director of Liturgy & Music for Oratorian Ministries
    Introducing our new Director of Liturgy & Music for Oratorian Ministries
    July 11, 2020
    We are pleased to announce that, effective the weekend of July 18-19, Mr. Anthony R. Nardino will begin his service as Director of Music and Liturgy for Oratorian Ministries. In this role, Mr. Nardino will be overseeing the liturgical life of the communities served by the Raritan Oratory. Beginning in September, he will also assume the duties of music teacher for St. Ann Classical School in Raritan. For more information, please click the title or image above.
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  • Fr. Peter Cebulka Assumes Principal Duties at St. Ann Classical Academy
    Fr. Peter Cebulka Assumes Principal Duties at St. Ann Classical Academy
    May 16, 2020
    Fr. Peter Cebulka, C.O., currently serving St. Ann Classical Academy, Raritan, as Head of School, will also be entrusted with the duties and responsibilities of the principal for the 2020-2021 school year. He will be working to advance the school's new identity as a center for Catholic classical education, which began in 2019. For more information, click the heading to read Fr. Tom's letter announcing the appointment.
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  • Triennial Election Results - May 1, 2020
    Triennial Election Results - May 1, 2020
    May 1, 2020
    The Raritan Congregation of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri held its triennial elections on Friday, May 1, 2020, with the following results: PROVOST: Very Rev. Jeffrey M. Calia, C.O. DEPUTY/VICAR: Rev. Peter R. Cebulka, C.O. DEPUTY/SECRETARY: Rev. Thomas A. Odorizzi, C.O. The new Provost, Fr. Jeff Calia, C.O., has been a member of the Oratory since 2004. Ordained in 2010, he currently serves as Pastor of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Bridgewater, and Administrator of St. Joseph Church, Raritan. For Fr. Jeff's full bio, click the heading or photo.
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  • Oratory Entrusted with Shrine Chapel in Raritan (Updated)
    Oratory Entrusted with Shrine Chapel in Raritan (Updated)
    January 30, 2020
    The Congregation of the Oratory in Raritan has assumed the pastoral care and leadership of the Shrine Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, Raritan, as of Monday, January 27, 2020. The Shrine Chapel, which is the former St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, serves as a center for Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, and Mass in the Extraordinary Form. Very Rev. Peter R. Cebulka, C.O., Provost, has been appointed Rector by Bishop Checchio.
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  • Oratory Begins Service at St. Joseph Parish in Raritan
    Oratory Begins Service at St. Joseph Parish in Raritan
    January 15, 2020
    The Congregation of the Oratory in Raritan has assumed the pastoral care of St. Joseph Parish, Raritan, as of January 15, 2020, on an interim basis during the sabbatical of the Pastor, Fr. Ken Kolibas. Fr. Kevin Kelly, C.O. continues at St. Joseph in his capacity as Parochial Vicar and is the primary pastoral person serving the spiritual needs of the parish community. Fr. Jeff Calia, C.O., Pastor of Holy Trinity in Bridgewater, serves as financial administrator.
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  • New Postulants Begin Formation for Secular Oratory
    New Postulants Begin Formation for Secular Oratory
    January 9, 2020
    On Thursday, January 9, 2020, the Congregation of the Oratory in Raritan formally accepted fourteen men and women as Postulants for the Secular Oratory. The prospective Oratorians will begin a process of formation with the goal of enrollment as members of the Secular Oratory later this year.
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  • Tricky Tray Fundraiser - Thanks!
    Tricky Tray Fundraiser - Thanks!
    November 21, 2019
    The Congregation of the Oratory thanks all who took part in our first Tricky Tray fundraiser on Sunday, November 3 at Pierre's in South Brunswick. We are grateful to all who attended, to Levy and the outstanding staff at Pierre's, and to the many dedicated volunteers led by Anne-Marie Calderone, S.O., who made this event not only possible but a great success. May God bless you for your generosity and support of the Oratory!
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  • Advent Lessons and Carols
    Advent Lessons and Carols
    October 24, 2019
    Join us for our annual celebration of Advent in word and song led by Oratory Director of Sacred Music, Anthony R. Nardino, and featuring the music ministries of St. Ann & Holy Trinity parishes. Lessons & Carols will take place this year on Sunday afternoon, December 8 at 2:00 pm in St. Ann's Church, Raritan. A light reception will follow in the school cafeteria. Everyone is welcome!
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  • "Small Paintings for a Small World" Art Show - October 2019
    October 7, 2019
    Visit the Small World Coffee location at 254 Nassau Street in Princeton through November 4, and see the latest works by Fr. Kevin Kelly, C.O., "Small Paintings for a Small World".
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  • "A Few of My Favorite Things" Tricky Tray Fundraiser - November 3
    October 7, 2019
    Join the Oratory and friends for our first Tricky Tray fundraiser, "A Few of My Favorite Things," from the team that produced award-winning tricky tray events at St. Peter's in New Brunswick from 2012-2017. This event will take place Sunday, November 3 at Pierre's of South Brunswick. Admission and 50/50 tickets are on sale now. Click the link for more information!
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  • Canonization of John Henry Newman - October 13
    Canonization of John Henry Newman - October 13
    October 2, 2019
    The Oratorian family around the world rejoices in the upcoming canonization on Sunday, October 13, of its most well-known member, the English convert, theologian, writer, and Oratorian priest, John Henry Cardinal Newman (1801-1890).
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  • Mae Shunk, SO (1930-2019)
    Mae Shunk, SO (1930-2019)
    September 19, 2019
    The Fathers have learned of the passing of our dear sister, Mae Schunk, a member of our Secular Oratory since 2006. May she rest in eternal peace. Visitation will be on Sunday, September 22 at Gleason Funeral Home, and the Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, September 23, at 10:30 am at St. Matthias Church, Somerset.
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  • Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15
    Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15
    August 12, 2019
    Thursday, August 15 is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation. Please click on this article for the full schedule of Masses in our area.
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  • Community Retreat - June 16-22
    Community Retreat - June 16-22
    June 15, 2019
    The Fathers and Brothers of the Oratory will take their annual retreat the week of June 16-22.
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  • Congratulations Br. Fredy!
    Congratulations Br. Fredy!
    June 11, 2019
    Br. John Fredy Triana Beltran, CO, graduated on Wednesday, May 15, from Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, with the degrees of Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Theology.
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  • New Officers of the Secular Oratory for 2019-2021
    New Officers of the Secular Oratory for 2019-2021
    June 11, 2019
    On May 29, the General Congregation appointed four members of the Secular Oratory to serve as Officers for a two-year term, beginning June 1, 2019.
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  • Ordination to the Diaconate - Br. John Fredy Triana Beltran, CO
    Ordination to the Diaconate - Br. John Fredy Triana Beltran, CO
    April 8, 2019
    Br. John Fredy Triana Beltran, CO, was ordained to the transitional diaconate on Saturday, February 2, 2019, in the Church of St. Ann, Raritan, by the Most Rev. James F. Checchio, JCD, MBA, Bishop of Metuchen. Please keep Br. Fredy in your prayers as he continues to prepare for ordination to the priesthood.
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